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Sunday, June 7, 2015

Cheese?

I needed a birthday card and had to make it tonight because tomorrow is 'the party'. I knew exactly what I wanted to do ever since I bought the Tim Holtz Crazy Birds which I think are a hoot and I also wanted to try smooshing. I had watched several videos and it looks easy enough, right? Brother... judging by the pile of paper I've discarded, I'm thinking this card must have cost me about $15 and that's not taking into account the stamp. I ruined more paper until I finally figured out 'less is more'. I'm not totally happy with this attempt but overall but I do think it's ok and I am tired. I'd like to try some more of the technique because there's some smokin' good examples on people's cards. These silly birds just crack me up with their funny expressions. The sentiment is computer generated using the Mom's Typewriter font and I added some doodling with a Copic multi-liner. My guy does have this one wonky eye but after a can full off paper, I'm good with it.
The recipient is 7, a real cut-up and the class clown. Him and his two brothers will think it's a hoot and I can just about hear their noises now.... little boys and those armpit sounds!
Thanks for stopping by!Challenges:A Gem of a Challenge - Something Blue (hard to tell but my cardstock is a dark navy, the bird has blue in it and smooshing is blue)ABC Challenge - K is for Kritters Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #11 Anything GoesLove to Scrap - Male CallMarker Pop - #70 Anything GoesOne Crazy Stamper - Anything GoesSimon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Make it Masculine

29 comments:

Love your card, the messylook sure goes with this bird. I reckon the kids will love it. I cant wait for my stamps to arrive, feel like I have been waiting forever. Think you did pretty good with the smooching. Its hard with watercolours knowing just how much to use.

Fabbie fun card hon and I LOVE your smooshing!! Remember when I did it a while back? I couldn't believe how difficult it was!! I had the same full waste paper bin!! LOVING these little birds too..... and also how you did the sentiment words!!

Less is more - isn't that always the truth! Wonderful card now I have to go see what smooshing is. Or did you say smootching! You definitely hit the right age with the sentiment. What a hoot!!!! And of course very well done.Sandy xx

He! he! LOve your cute birdie..Fabulous CAS with Brilliant colours.Had to laugh lol...With some of my cards? It would have been cheaper to buy one! But, it's the fun of making it that counts! Chrissyxx

OK now I'll have to look up what smooching is :) The background looks great and the bird is fab. Good luck with your next attempt hope it goes easier. Thanks for joining us at ABC Challenge and good luckAndrea x